Decorative & Fibrous Plastering - Traditional Craft, Ornamental Detail and Robust Fibrous Finishes

We deliver decorative and fibrous plastering for historic, listed and high end contemporary interiors. Our team combines traditional ornamental skills (modelling, moulding and fine finishing) with durable fibrous plaster techniques (reinforced skim coats, panels and soffits) to reinstate, repair or create cornices, covings, ceiling roses, mouldings, domes and bespoke feature work that match original character and meet modern performance needs.

What we do

• Condition survey: Inspect existing plaster, substrates, decorative profiles and any hidden framing or services.
• Conservation repair: Reattach, consolidate and repair original ornamental plaster using like‑for‑like materials and techniques.
• Reproduction & reinstatement: Hand‑model new mouldings, cast from originals or produce bespoke profiles in fibrous plaster, lime plaster or gypsum where appropriate.
• Fibrous plaster systems: Manufacture and install reinforced plaster panels, cornices and curved work for stability, reduced cracking and rapid installation.
• Decorative finishes: Fine tooling, moulded ornament, gilding bases, painted finishes, and compatible breathable decoration for lime systems.
• On‑site & workshop work: Combine in‑situ repairs with off‑site moulding and cast components for minimal disruption and accurate replication.

Key benefits

• Authentic reinstatement: Accurate replication of historic profiles, tooling and surface textures.
• Durable reinforced solutions: Fibrous plaster provides strength, lightness and dimensional stability for large or complex elements.
• Flexible materials: Choice of lime, gypsum or fibrous systems depending on conservation needs, substrate compatibility and fire/structural requirements.
• Efficient delivery: Off‑site casting and panelised installation speed up on‑site works while preserving delicate fabric.
• Conservation sensitive: Use of reversible, compatible methods where appropriate and respect for original fabric.

Conservation & specification protocol

• Detailed survey & recording: Measure and photograph mouldings, stratigraphy and fixing details.
• Trial & sample: Produce mock‑ups and sample components for approval by clients or conservation officers.
• Material selection: Specify lime, gypsum or fibrous plaster systems based on substrate, exposure and regulatory requirements.
• Reversible approach: Prioritise repair over replacement; where replacement is necessary, document original fabric and provide archival records.
• Quality control: Workshop jigging and templates, careful mould making, and on‑site fitting and finishing to match adjacent surfaces.

Typical workflow

• Survey & record — detailed measurement and photographic record of decorative elements.
• Specification & samples — select materials, produce trial panels and approve profiles.
• Moulding & manufacture — hand model or cast components in workshop; prepare site fixings.
• Preparation — consolidate substrate, install fixing battens or carriers and protect surroundings.
• Installation — fit fibrous or cast elements, integrate with existing fabric and finish joins by hand.
• Finishing — fine tooling, rubbing back, priming for gilding or painting, and final decoration.
• Handover — supply photographic records, moulds, mix recipes and maintenance guidance.

Why choose us

• Specialist craft skills: Experienced ornamental plasterers and fibrous plaster technicians with conservation credentials.
• Bespoke capability: Hand modelling, accurate mould‑making and workshop manufacture for precise replication.
• Conservation best practice: Material integrity, minimum intervention and full documentation provided.